The Press., 1887-04-07

The new frelght tar1H prepared 1n obedience to the interstate law, is particu- larIy favorable to stations like Stafford, which, as on-competing points, have been discriminated against. The reductlon on coal freights to Stafford is but 10 cents per ton. but is the same as to Palmer, which before had lower rates. The tariff on oth- CT rates is generally reduced. For in- stance the freight charges from New York are now arranged according to classes, at 25 to 12 cents per 100, having before been 30 to. Is cents, but this does not express the whole gain to Stafford, as much of l this comes in the re-classifcation of goods, and the taking of many articles from the list of first. class freight and putting them into lower aRd proportionally cheaper class. 1
 John Murphy, while drunk on Tues. day, went into Levi Gary's, where he used to board, and tried to pay of an old grudge by smashing two lamps about 8 red hot stove. Fortunately no fire ensued. Mur- phy then left, and when sought for by Of ficer Mullin was found in hiding near W.J. Aborns'. He went to Holland jail to serve 30 day's sentence, and as much longer as needed to square fine of '$5 and costs.
 Miss Mary Mason of Palmer is operat- ing at the w. U. telegraph office, Miss Croskill being away, and there is possi- bility that the change will be permanent. Next Sunday being Easter, the church. es are preparing special services and deco rations in observance. >f..-.,. -Wm. Batty will sell his personal prop erty at auction on Thursday of next week. This will be large aud important sale, embracing COWS, horses, cattle, sheep, wagons. sleighs, harness, tools, furniture, etc. A complete farming and teaming out- fit. -.<
 Mrs. Ann Cunningham's farm, which was sold at auction on Tuesday, was bought by Thomas Hassett for $450.
 A prayer meeting will be held on Friday evening at Calvin Porter's ,on Village Hill, to be led by Capt. Annie Gabriel.
 The presentation of s'Esmeralda" by the young people of Grace church, ,as made ill 1883, was one of the finest amateur dr. matic presentations ever made in this will lage. It was repeated then by special re quest and Is now again produced in obe. dience to general expression of desire. It will be brought out at Oronoco Hall on the evenings of April 18Th and 20th, un- der management of Dr. F. l. Smith, whose representation of leading part, that of old man Rogers, was feature of the play before, and will be again. There are sev-s eral changes of characters most of them because of removal. That of Mrs. Rogers, then taken by Eugenie Converse, will now be borne by Fannie Bliss, Gertie Cham berlin will again appear as Esmeralda, Henry Butterfeld will act the part of Dave Hardy before taken by J. M. Leach, J. Carl Converse will take F. F. Patten's former place as Estabrooks, Alice Cham berlin will be Nora Desmond Mrs. Fosters former role, relinquishing her own part, Kate Desmond, to Mrs. Dr. David. James Warren will be Jack Desmond in place of C.F. Beckwlth, Dr. David will act the part of the French marquis, and Stephen Pease that of the land speculator. These are all good assignments of parts, and there will be no disappointment for those who ear- ly secure good seats for either or both eve- nings in anticipation of good entertain@ ment. .,. 55F !. We hear that l.. K Lord, who has for some years conducted large commis. sion grain warehouse and elevator at Par ker, Dakota, the firm being Lord & Pow ell, has been made president of the First National Bank of Parker, which is the first bank established in the great southern Dakota agricultural region. This recog- nltion of MT. Us business ability will be appreciated by his many eastern friends, any of whom would appreciate his auto 3raph-on aV, say. --.
 -E. B. Segar, who has for several years past been assistant in the railroad tlcket 1ffce, has entered the employ of Cashier Hicks, to assist him in his clerical work for the bank and private business.
 Easter service, with missionary offer ings, at the Methodist church next Sab bath at 10 45 a. m. Children's Easter ser vice by the Sunday school with Easter of fering at 6 p. m. -.....-. ~.s .r. sv
 Preaching service at Preble's Hall, OrcuttvIlle, next Sabbath at p. m., ser mon by pastor of the M. B. church. - k It had been anticipated to have one of the new school ruoms ready for occn- pancy by this term, but delay has been caused by non receipt of material.
 The W. 0. T. U. will meet in their rooms on Friday at p. m.. It is hoped that every member will manifest interest by their presenee. "
 The Congregational Sunday school will give an Easter exercise and concert at the church on Sunday evening, at which of the church debt, to include four previous school collections.
 Orient chapter, R. A. M., at it's an- nual meeting last evening chose the fol- lowing officers, who will be installed at the next convocation H. F., J. V. Squier ]; K., A. F. Close S., James Mclaughlin: treasurer, O. F. Harwood secretary, J.G Converse o. of H., H. 0. Mclaughlin :; P. S. David Bissettt; R. A. O.,J. M. Lord :; 3d V, Lyman Cushman 2d ", Anthony Adams lat V, T. Q. Tiffany tiler, M. Bolieau trustees, J. M. Lord, A. Q. Eaton, James Mclaughlin.
 Henry D. Ohamberlin of Westerly, R. l., brother of Judge Chamberlin, is re- elected a member of the R. I. legislature.
 Joseph Stingia while in hilarious mood yesterday assaulted an inoffending stranger on the sidewalk, and resisted Of ficer Mullen when he went to- arrest him. He passed the night in the lookup. and this morning was taken to Holland to serve ont ten days, also fine of $5 and costs.
 Cleo. B. Buck, the hardware mer. chant, is back at his stoRe, having got the better of his late illness, and new adver- tisement in another column attests his readiness for business.
 --Adelbert Needham arrived from the west yesterday with another car load ot horses.
 Letters remaining in the office at Staf ford Springs, April 7th: James Aborn